Shawn Flynn is the chief communications officer for Holy Angels, an organization in Charlotte that provides care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Prior to his role with Holy Angels, Flynn spent 24 years as a TV news reporter. He retired after his son Liam was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2018.
Liam, who is now in 5th grade, has fully recovered, and Flynn says he is back to being a normal, happy kid.
In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Flynn discusses:
His family’s journey from Liam’s cancer diagnosis to being a cancer survivor.
Flynn’s time as a TV news reporter and becoming a storyteller.
“We’ve Got This,” a cancer support book Flynn is writing from a father’s perspective.
How he almost got arrested in a hospital Bojangles over a demand for jam.
His viral blood drive campaign.
The important work he’s a part of with Holy Angels.
Flynn received The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Award in 2020 for his work as a journalist in the Charlotte region and his involvement with healthcare-related nonprofits including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Charlie’s Heart Foundation and St. Jude’s Hospital.
This podcast episode is part of a series highlighting winners of The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 awards, which honor and celebrate often unheralded people over the age of 40 who are making impactful contributions to Charlotte. It’s hosted by Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation and Arbitration.
Find out more about the 40 Over 40 awards by going to ledger40over40.com.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Shawn Flynn.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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The power of storytelling, with Shawn Flynn